John, Yes many relevant points there! and I'm sure younger bones made everything more acceptable to us then as well! Yes the lever arm suspension, Armstrong I think was perhaps more efficient than given credit for. Service kits are still available for them and they are easily re-built so a cheap fix there.
Yes, at just over 100 bhp it was a real mover and the car felt light and responsive. The steering was almost effortless and I never felt like I was fighting it like my 2010 plus 4. which certainly needs Rog's rear suspension assisters!
